The Rev. William Smith (1727-1803) was the first Provost of the College of Philadelphia (now the University of Pennsylvania).
In addition to his teaching duties, Smith was an Anglican clergyman in Philadelphia and active in Pennsylvania politics in
support of the Penn family prior to the American Revolution. The papers primarily document Smith's public and political activities
from 1753 to 1775.

title

William Smith Papers

creator

Smith, William, 1727-1803,

id

PU-Ar.UPT 50 S664

repository

University of Pennsylvania University Archives and Records Center

extent

2 cubic feet

inclusive date

1690-1871

bulk date

1748-1804

abstract/scope/contents

The Rev. William Smith (1727-1803) was the first Provost of the College of Philadelphia (now the University of Pennsylvania).
In addition to his teaching duties, Smith was an Anglican clergyman in Philadelphia and active in Pennsylvania politics in
support of the Penn family prior to the American Revolution. The papers primarily document Smith's public and political activities
from 1753 to 1775.